ĭuring 1973 Harvest Records released the Roy Wood solo album Boulders, which he had recorded and mixed years before forming Wizzard, and which produced a Top 20 hit in " Dear Elaine". It was reissued in 1981, and a 12" re-recording appeared in 1984. The band's 1973 Christmas single " I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" became an annual fixture on British (and Irish) radio and television. Wizzard's songs often included lengthy instrumental improvisations. The follow-up, " Angel Fingers", also topped the charts for one week. It sold over one million copies globally, and was awarded gold disc status. 1 in the UK Singles Chart for four weeks. " See My Baby Jive", Wood's faithful and affectionate tribute to the Phil Spector generated ' Wall of Sound', made No. Their biggest hit was with their second single. In 1973 they scored their first Top 10 hit with "Ball Park Incident", which made No. With Wood's distinctive warpaint make-up and colourful costume, not to mention regular appearances on BBC Television's Top of the Pops in which members and friends, including Wood's girl friend, singer Ayshea Brough, variously appeared in pantomime horses, gorilla costumes or as roller-skating angels, often wielding custard pies for good measure, they were one of the most picturesque groups in the British glam rock era. Wizzard's second appearance was at the Reading Festival later that month. The band made their live debut at The London Rock and Roll Show at Wembley Stadium on 5 August 1972. Prior to the 1975 recording of the band's final album, Main Street (released 2000), drummer Keith Smart departed the band and was not replaced. Prior to the recording of the band's second album, Introducing Eddy and the Falcons, McDowell left and was not replaced (he returned to ELO), and during the recording of the album Bill Hunt also departed and was replaced by Bob Brady (also from Mongrel). Īlso in the line-up were saxophone players Mike Burney and Nick Pentelow (the son of actor Arthur Pentelow). Despite press reporting a fallout between Wood and co-founder/leader Jeff Lynne, Wood denies that he and Lynne ever had a real row, blaming it on press fabrication and insisting that "We never had a real row and we're still mates now." In fact, Wood claimed that he left the group because he foresaw a fallout between him and Lynne due to their increasing differences of opinion (which he felt were caused, indirectly, by the band's management) and wanted to avoid it. Wood left ELO, taking band members Bill Hunt (keyboards and french horn) and Hugh McDowell ( cello) with him, as well as ELO's sound engineer, Trevor Smith. Following a difference of opinion during recording of the band's second album, ELO 2, Wood walked out of the session, went down the road to a studio where the Birmingham group Mongrel (which included his former Move bandmate Rick Price, as well as drummers Charlie Grima and Keith Smart) were recording, and asked them if they would be interested in putting a band together. Not long after the release of Electric Light Orchestra's first album, Wood found himself in political disagreements with the band's manager Don Arden. The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits states, "Wizzard was Roy Wood just as much as Wings was Paul McCartney." They are most famous for their 1973 Christmas single " I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday", which has been played during every Christmas season in the UK since its release. Jay Hardway shared the terrific photo above through his Facebook fan page and wrote, “WOW!! Just received a GOLDEN RECORD for ‘Wizard’ with Martin Garrix !!”Ĭongratulations once again to the consummate DJs – Jay Hardway and Martin Garrix.Wizzard were an English rock band formed by Roy Wood, former member of the Move and co-founder of the Electric Light Orchestra. Without a doubt, Martin Garrix and Jay Hardway’s electrifying tracks are unbeatable. The second “Wizard” was released, it was an instant hit amongst EDM fans (and all music lovers) worldwide. Not only is Martin Garrix and Jay Hardway two incredibly talented and outstanding DJs / music producers, but they are also ‘wizards’ in their own way creating magic with their spectacular EDM tracks we all can’t get enough of! A big congratulationsto the profound, worldwide DJ sensations: Jay Hardway and Martin Garrix on receiving a gold record for their magnificent track “Wizard”.
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